Does firm size affect learning-by-exporting? Empirical evidence from Sub-Saharan Africa

This study examines whether the relationship between exports and productivity growth differs across firm size. Using panel data from three Sub-Saharan African countries, I use propensity score matching procedure to examine this relationship. This study finds evidence of productivity differences between new exporters and non-exporters confirming the empirical regularity that new exporters are more productive than never exporters. The findings...